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Treating hearing loss aids fight against depression

Adam Townsley

Author: Adam Townsley Date: 7 January 2019 Read time: 2 minutes

It’s that time of year when many of us make resolutions to improve our health, both physically and mentally. Taking action to improve our hearing may not be high on the list, but it certainly makes a difference when it comes to our wellbeing. New research has underlined the importance of treating hearing loss in Read more…
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Giving children’s eyes a break this Christmas

Adam Townsley

Author: Adam Townsley Date: 14 December 2018 Read time: 2 minutes

The promise of a Christmas break from school fills many children with excitement and good cheer and who could blame them. It’s a chance to have fun away from studies, homework and exam pressures. But what if it was also good for their eyesight too? Some believe the longer we spend in education the more Read more…
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Seeing the way to safer driving

Adam Townsley

Author: Adam Townsley Date: 5 December 2018 Read time: 2 minutes

Winter driving can be testing, from steering your way through icy conditions to tackling the challenges of fading light and shorter days. Indeed today, 5th December, is said to be statistically the most dangerous, judging from motor insurance claims for accidents. It makes sense to take extra care on the roads during the winter months, Read more…
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Don’t let hearing loss be a party pooper

Adam Townsley

Author: Adam Townsley Date: 26 November 2018 Read time: 2 minutes

Christmas is coming, a great time for ramping up the social whirl and joining in celebrations with family and friends. Whether it’s the appeal of turkey and trees, gifts galore, Christmas carols or a heady mix of mulled wine and mince pies, the festive season evokes and creates so many memories. Enjoying the party spirit Read more…
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Raising awareness on World Diabetes Day

Adam Townsley

Author: Adam Townsley Date: 14 November 2018 Read time: 2 minutes

Today is World Diabetes Day, a global awareness campaign that strikes a chord close to home with 3.7 million people diagnosed with the condition in the UK. The diabetes epidemic is cause for concern as it affects more and more lives and is the leading cause of blindness in people of working age in the Read more…
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Remember, remember…fireworks can damage your hearing

Adam Townsley

Author: Adam Townsley Date: 5 November 2018 Read time: 2 minutes

A dazzling fireworks display is a spectacle to behold while the sound effects seem to get louder every year. If you are hosting or attending a firework party this November 5th let’s hope it’s an enjoyable and safe one, but amid the excitement don’t forget to protect your ears. Noise induced hearing loss is caused Read more…
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7 Tell-Tale Signs your Parents need Hearing Aids

Adam Townsley

Author: Adam Townsley Date: 22 October 2018 Read time: 2 minutes

It can be hard to broach the subject with them. No one wants to be told something might be wrong with their health, but if your parents are showing the following symptoms it might be time to encourage them to have a hearing test: Having the radio or TV louder than is comfortable They are Read more…
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See our top tips for eye health

Adam Townsley

Author: Adam Townsley Date: 19 October 2018 Read time: 2 minutes

A balanced approach to keeping fit and healthy goes for looking after your eyes too. It’s important to take steps to look after this vital sense and not take it for granted. Here are some top tips to keep sight of what we can do to maintain healthy eyes. Screen breaks: Technology has changed our Read more…
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Myths about Hearing Aids

Adam Townsley

Author: Adam Townsley Date: 18 October 2018 Read time: 4 minutes

Myths about Hearing Aids Like most medical treatments and devices, hearing aids come with their fair share of horror stories, which is why people may be reluctant to even have their hearing tested, never mind get a hearing aid fitted. But the truth is, despite the scary stories, a hearing aid can really transform the Read more…
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Hearing loss warning signs

Adam Townsley

Author: Adam Townsley Date: 15 October 2018 Read time: 3 minutes

Hearing loss warning signs Hearing loss can happen at any stage of life. According to hearing loss charity Action for Hearing Loss, 11 million people in the UK have suffered some form of hearing loss. Also, more than 40% of people aged over 50 have hearing loss with that figure rising to 71% for those Read more…
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